Lobero BACKSTAGE Fall Winter 23-24

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In this year of the Lobero’s 150th Anniversary (aka our Ovation Celebration), we have collectively spent a lot of time recognizing our past, celebrating the present, and looking toward the future. It’s been a banner year in every way, and we have so many exciting things ahead.

Despite our constant activity, however, sometimes what gets lost in the shuffle is just what a simply magnificent structure the Lobero Theatre is and has always been. Dare I say — it’s easy to take for granted the George Washington Smith/ Lutah Maria Riggs architecture, the added accommodations spanning many decades, and the undeniable impression our building has had on Santa Barbara’s overall look and feel. All of this as a direct result of the 1925 devastating earthquake that leveled much of our beloved city. And while audiences often get swept away by exhilarating performances on the stage, Architectural Digest draws attention to the artistry that

exists within this spectacular venue itself. To be among the 11 most beautiful theaters in the US, or even CA, would have been a tremendous acknowledgement. But to be chosen as one of the 11 most beautiful in the world? That’s an earth-shattering accomplishment!

And here’s where I bring the attention back to the supportive patrons in those red cushioned seats. If not for your ongoing involvement, the Lobero — which prides itself on presenting world class performances and partnering with our local arts community — would not have aged as gracefully, nor maintained its elegance throughout the years. YOU continue to make a difference at our exquisite historic theater, and we hope you feel our appreciation each time you join us. Thank you for your support!

Mowery, Director of Development

Board of Directors

Charles de L’Arbre, President | Rob Hambleton, Vice President | Melissa Fassett, Secretary

Bridget Foreman, Treasurer | Tim Casey, At Large | John Gerngross, At Large | Susan Torrey, At Large

Steve Hayes, Past President | Stephen Cloud | Mindy Denson | Jeff DeVine | Brett Hodges

Laurie Bentson Kauth | Laurie Kirby | Amy MacLeod | Janet McCann | Bill Nasif | Denise Sanford Luis Villegas | Torben Von Staden | David Anderson, Director Emeritus

Brandon

When local perception becomes a global reality – Architectural Digest names the Lobero one of the 11 most beautiful theaters in the world!

ENDOWING THE FUTURE

“I love the Lobero” are the words I hear most often after mentioning I work for the theater. This treasured venue has had a place in the hearts of our community since its inception. Over the years, the Lobero family has created a cherished cultural heritage which has been enjoyed for generations. As we celebrate the 150th Anniversary of this historic theater, let’s work together to endow its future. Show your “love for the Lobero” by making a gift to the Lobero Endowment Fund. It’s easier than you might think.

To learn more about how you can make a significant gift to endow our future, please contact Jim Dougherty at 805.679.6005, or jdougherty@lobero.org

The John C. Mithun Foundation Community Access Fund supports a vibrant arts scene and fosters a new generation of artists and audiences that will significantly impact the future of the industry, promoting the Lobero as an accessible stage for local arts.

Keeping the light of live performance burning bright.

Artistic Luminaries

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Cresset is Proud to Sponsor The Lobero Theatre

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LIMO Creative Studios is grateful to support the Lobero Theatre and its creative community as a Corporate Sponsor. Our firm is an innovative 3D animation studio that specializes in creating visually stunning animations and graphics for a wide range of industries. Our team of talented artists and animators brings a unique blend of creativity and technical expertise to every project we tackle, and will even utilize AI in special projects to ensure the best product possible.

We’re passionate about helping our clients achieve their goals by delivering high-quality animations that engage and excite their audiences. Whether you’re looking to create a commercial, product demo, short film, or video game, we have the skills and experience to bring your vision to life. Please visit us at LIMOStudio.org for further information.

As part of our ongoing commitment to the communities where our employees live and work, Amazon Santa Barbara is proud to sponsor the Lobero Theatre Foundation in its incredible 150th year. It's an honor to contribute to this downtown gem of a venue which means so much to Santa Barbara and our vibrant and historic culture.

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What’s On

September

9.24.23

Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers and Dave Hause & The Mermaid

With their unique blend of punk rock, country-western, and mariachi influences, Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers have achieved a faithful following. Dave Hause & The Mermaid combines Americana tones and socially driven lyrics with punk spirit.

Presented by Lobero LIVE

9.27.23

Hermanos Gutiérrez

Guitar duo Alejandro and Estevan Gutiérrez make music that evokes expansive plains and rough wildernesses, saguaros and surfs, spaghetti westerns and Morricone soundtracks, Lynch and Jarmusch.

Presented by R&H/S2BN

9.28.23

Get The Led Out

From the bombastic and epic to the folky and mystical, the Philadelphiabased group has captured the essence of Led Zeppelin’s recorded music and brought it to the concert stage.

Presented by Lobero LIVE

9.30.23 (two shows)

Benise FIESTA!

Benise takes the audience on an epic adventure through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian Waltz, exotic drumming, and more!

Presented by Spanish Guitar Entertainment

October

10.6.23

Valerie June

Hailed by The New York Times as one of America’s “most intriguing, fully formed new talents,” the GRAMMY® nominated artist has been featured on The Tonight Show, CBS, PBS, and much more. Presented by Goldenvoice

10.13.23

Matt Mathews “When That Thang Get Ta' Thangn’ Tour”

Mathews has over 3 million followers on TikTok and over 1 million on Instagram. His live comedy show is nothing short of a bonafide barn burner. Presented by J Swizz

10.14.23

Go To Hale Quips & Clips: Music At The Crossroads

Take an audio/visual journey from the ‘60s to the present with archival film footage, curated from the respective libraries of Hale Milgrim (former President/CEO of Capitol Records) and Richard Salzberg. Presented by Lobero LIVE, Panda Man, and KTYD

10.16.23

Avi Avital (mandolin) & Hanzhi Wang (accordion)

CAMA’s Masterseries season opens with two virtuoso musicians performing together on instruments not normally expected to be part of a classical music recital. Presented by Community Arts Music Association

10.17.23

An Evening with The Wallflowers

The Wallflowers have held their ground as one of rock’s most dynamic and purposeful bands. Presented by EARL MINNIS PRESENTS and Lobero LIVE

10.18.23

Jesse Cook "The Libre Tour"

The accomplished guitarist has sold over 2 million albums, filmed 5 PBS specials, has more than 25 million views on YouTube, and his songs have over 400 million streams. Presented by Emporium

10.20.23

An Evening with Patty Griffin and Todd Snider

GRAMMY® Award-winner Patty Griffin is among the most consequential singer-songwriters of her generation, and Todd Snider remains one of America’s truly gifted storytellers.

Presented by Lobero LIVE

10.21.23

JR De Guzman “Later That Evening”

JR’s quarter hour special on The Comedy Lineup is streaming on Netflix, and he was named one of Variety’s Ten Comics to Watch 2022. Presented by AEG

10.22.23

Volver (The Comeback) by Tango Lovers

The GRAMMY® Award-winners and World Tango Dance Champions have been awarded Best Show and Best Production of the Year numerous times over.

Presented by Alfredo Lerida Artistic Foundation and Copa Airlines

10.23.23

"Journey Through Jazz" with La Patera Elementary School

The mission is to preserve vocal jazz as

an original American musical form and provide vital music programming in schools. Presented by Santa Barbara Vocal Jazz Foundation

10.28.23

The Ceylon International Film Festival (CEYIFF)

CEYIFF, the first-ever Sri Lankan Film Festival organized outside of Sri Lanka, aims to showcase independent films of all genres from around the world to international audiences. Presented by Ceylon International Film Festival Foundation

10.30.23

Pat Metheny “Dream Box Tour”

The 20-time GRAMMY® Award-winning guitarist & composer is launching a solo tour which will coincide with his new album release, Dream Box. Presented by Jazz at the Lobero

November

11.1.23

"Journey Through Jazz" with Roosevelt Elementary School

The mission is to preserve vocal jazz as an original American musical form and provide vital music programming in schools. Presented by Santa Barbara Vocal Jazz Foundation

11.7.23

Warren Miller’s Film – All Time

From the birth of ski towns like Sun Valley and Aspen to the icons and innovators, the film spins through 75 years, bringing humor and inspiration from today to the next gen of skiers and riders. Presented by Warren Miller Entertainment

11.10.23

LA DIVINA: The Art of Maria Callas

Eleni Calenos and Jana McIntyre

sing signature arias of Maria Callas, accompanied by the Opera Santa Barbara Orchestra, conducted by Kostis Protopapas. Presented by Opera Santa Barbara

11.12.23

Santa Barbara Youth Symphony

This advanced ensemble brings together 50 gifted musicians, ages 12-18 from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, to perform works across the orchestral repertoire. Presented by The Santa Barbara Symphony

11.15.23

Watchhouse “Special Duo Set,” with special guest Humbird

Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz are now celebrating the release of 2022’s recording Watchhouse (Duo) with a short run of shows featuring just the two of them. Presented by Lobero LIVE

11.16.23

Sir Stephen Hough, piano

A true Renaissance man, Hough combines a distinguished international career as a pianist with that of composer, writer, and painter. Presented by Community Arts Music Association

essence of human experience – while fiercely striving to make it better.

Presented by Lobero LIVE

11.19.23 & 11.20.23

Whose Live Anyway?

Prepare to laugh until you cry when four of the world’s most masterful improv artists take you on the high wire act of comedic acrobatics.

Presented by Martin Media

11.26.23

Maria Bermudez’ “Sonidos Gitanos” An unprecedented flamenco performance, from the purest gypsy tradition to flamenco’s multifaceted evolution. Presented by Flamenco! Santa Barbara

11.30.23

James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash

Garner and his band have faithfully recreated Cash’s biggest hits with stunning accuracy in this not-to-bemissed musical event. Presented by All Over Again Productions

December

12.2.23 & 12.3.23

Rudolph

11.17.23

Steve Hackett Genesis RevisitedFoxtrot at Fifty + Hackett Highlights

The tour marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary Genesis album Foxtrot.

Presented by S2BN Entertainment

11.18.23

An Evening with Bruce Cockburn, with special guest Steve Postell

For 50 years, the Canadian musical legend has been capturing in song the

This ballet, featuring dancers ages 3 and up, is the classic holiday tale of the misfit reindeer who learns that there’s a place for everyone. Presented by State Street Ballet Academy

12.5.23

Christmas with The Petersens

The American roots music band is known for taking the music of the Ozarks to the world, after their YouTube videos gained international attention.

12.7.23

The Manhattan Transfer “50th Anniversary & Farewell Tour”

The legendary quartet has achieved an incomparable career of pop and jazz hits, winning 10 GRAMMY® Awards.

Presented by Lobero LIVE

12.9.23 & 12.10.23

The Hallelujah Project

A perennial favorite with its seasonal classics and traditional holiday music, performed by a chorus, an orchestra and the angelic voices of children.

Presented by Santa Barbara Choral Society

12.11.23

José Feliciano

The nine-time GRAMMY® Awardwinner, who also won the LARAS Award for Lifetime Achievement, has been acclaimed by critics around the world as “the greatest living guitarist.”

Presented by Martin Media Worldwide

12.16.23 (2 Shows) & 12.17.23

The Revels - A Winter Solstice Celebration "Tales from Ellis Island"

A joyful theatrical celebration of the winter solstice showcasing cultural traditions including music, dance, and folktales. Presented by Santa Barbara Revels

12.23.23 (2 Shows)

An Irish Christmas

A celebration of family and community that showcases some of the great Irish holiday traditions. Presented by Kerry Irish Productions

The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, in numerous films, and in specials on Showtime and Netflix. Presented by Emporium

1.19.24

Lewis Black Live

A GRAMMY® Award-winning stand-up, Black is the longest-running contributor to The Daily Show and has had comedy specials on HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime, and Epix. Presented by Lobero LIVE

1.20.23

Gary Gulman

Over 25 years in comedy, Gulman has made countless television appearances as both a comedian and an actor, and is one of only a handful of comedians to perform on every single late-night comedy program. Presented by Martin Media Worldwide

1.26.24 (Amplified) &

1.27.24 (Acoustic)

An Evening with Los Lonely Boys

With their bluesy “Texican rock & roll,” Henry, Jojo, and Ringo Garza have sold 2.5 million records, won a GRAMMY®, and received five more GRAMMY® nominations. Presented by Lobero LIVE

1.6.24

Brad Williams

One of the most in-demand comedians working today, Brad has appeared on

Lobero LIVE is funded in part by the Events and Festivals Program using funds provided by the City of Santa Barbara in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture

Your ticket to drink, nosh and unwind in our inviting courtyard.

Come enjoy the pre-show festivities. Sheila will welcome you.

Purchase VIP Tickets for many Lobero LIVE events to experience curated receptions and unique fan experiences.

More info at Lobero.org or contact Sheila Caldwell, Donor Relations & Events at 805.679.6013 or scaldwell@lobero.org

Photos by: Evan Maidaa, Louie Esquivel

Become a Sponsor

Our Corporate Sponsors play such an impactful role at the Lobero through their underwriting of our Lobero LIVE series. Their gifts help us continue our 150-year legacy of providing world-class entertainment to our community. Consider becoming a Corporate Sponsor to help create the story for our next 150 years.

Interested in engaging further with the Lobero? A Corporate Sponsorship may be just the ticket. For more info contact: Sylvie Monsivais 805.679.6007 or smonsivais@lobero.org

BRUBECK

The Brubeck Circle is a tiered annual membership supporting amazing jazz, blues, and American roots performances on the Lobero stage, and includes exciting perks such as exclusive pre-sales, discounts, and more!

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Thank You to our Sponsors!

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